THE Place for Automotive Oddities
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Isuzu diesel – not what you think
When’s the last time you saw (or thought about) an Isuzu I-Mark? Did you even know there was a diesel version? Key items: “no phone calls unless i permit it” “1st year of the I-mark in the united states, and the only year to have a good looking dash that doesn’t resemble the dorky garbage…
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Quick link: OLY!
Anything with an Olympia beer reference is worth sharing… Click for Hemmings article
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Browntalian
We just don’t see ’79 Alfas very often and the brownish color ads to it. Click for eBay ad Sierra Madre, CA $3,500 with no bids and no reserve 05/14/2013: SOLD for $3,500, but relisted later and then ended…not sure what happened. Custom tail lights? Not a bad place to do work – could use…
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Clapped up MX-6
We really like the MX-6 GT. Unfortunately, this was both modified and neglected (not necessarily at the same time). This was, of course, the mechanical twin to the Ford Probe Turbo, but the more conservative Mazda two-door coupe body style has aged better. 4WS was available in certain years, but this one doesn’t seem…
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Fastest stock minivan?
Okay, it doesn’t have sliding rear doors, but you get the idea… Click for Autotrader ad Greensboro, NC $35,900 Ad text: JUST ARRIVED! CARFAX CERTIFIED 1-OWNER, EXTREMELY RARE R63 AMG, ONE OF ONLY A FEW AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTRY! DON’T MISS IT!
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Old school Bluebird
Your humble host has had he pleasure of driving a pl412 with the Borg-Warner automatic. It was fun in a sick and twisted – and SLOW – way. This older 312 has a three-on-the-tree, so ought to be somewhat closer to being able to get out of its own way. Click for eBay ad Rogue…
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What’s almost as fun as a Fiesta?
How about a Festiva? This Kia-built beauty has potential, but we worry that bidding might exceed the 24 Hours of Lemons limit of $500. These have Mazda engines and a bit of an autocross following. The ad text is more than a little entertaining, including such quotes as: “HAS NEW BATTER” “IT SEAMS LIKE IT…
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Scampped up
Is the Dodge Rampage just not weird enough for you? Try this Plymouth Scamp on for size. The seller claims 38K original miles. Why on earth was this preserved? Regardless of the reason, this seems like a good parts hauler for Oddimotive HQ. We just need to start hauling parts first. Click for eBay ad…
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Getcha some lightnin’ rods
The shifter alone is cool enough to warrant a look, but we always liked these Hurst Olds. They definitely have a menacing look, similar in some ways to the Grand National built on the same GN G-Body architecture. Unfortunately, these V8s weren’t all that great at the time and Olds never pursued Buick’s turbocharging strategy…
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Angelic Mazda GLC
Clearly touched by the hand of God himself. Other than that, an automatic-equipped GLC…not very exciting, but when did you last hear of any Mazda GLC? Click for Craigslist ad Portland, OR $1,500 Ad text: I have for sale a 1985 Mazda Glc automatic. it has aprox. 135xxx, tires in really good shape, very well…
